Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,100 people earned their associate degree in criminal justice. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in criminal justice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51,219 |
| Associate Degree | 28,100 |
| Basic Certificate | 16,940 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,387 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,317 |
| Graduate Certificate | 792 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 241 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in criminal justice is $29,859. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,009 to a high of $35,937.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in criminal justice is $14,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,000.
The median monthly payment of a criminal justice graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $119.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in criminal justice. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,869 |
| Women | 15,231 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of criminal justice associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 814 |
| Black or African American | 3,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,163 |
| White | 10,946 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,360 |
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,114 colleges that offer an associate degree in criminal justice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Eastern Gateway Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 572 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Eastern Gateway Community College. Of these students, 38% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 459 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from BMCC. Of these students, 54% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 62% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from South Texas College. Of these students, 52% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from SNHU. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from El Paso Community College. About 56% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Ivy Tech Community College. About 63% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from QCC. Of these students, 51% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LaGuardia Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from LaGuardia. Of these students, 54% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Imperial Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from IVC. About 56% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Suffolk County Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Suffolk County Community College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from BCC. Of these students, 55% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bakersfield College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Bakersfield College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in criminal justice. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Northern Virginia Community College. About 52% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in criminal justice. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from KCC. Of these students, 53% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from SWC Chula Vista. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from CSN. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for criminal justice majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their associate degree in criminal justice from Monroe College. Of these students, 65% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 10,992 | |
| 7,460 | |
| 7,363 | |
| 1,262 | |
| 519 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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